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    5. Old Stern wheel steamer
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    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney
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    A little more in my workshop

    I received this boat as a gift from an estate, with the condition that it be reactivated and made navigable. Pooh. . .
    Mister Chance brought light into the dark. It's the "Chaperon" from the factory Engel.
    Let's see if I get details and plans, because I didn't get anything except the paddle steamer. .
    But first bring my other boats back to life! Folks, there's a lot of work waiting for me.
    The condition is not exactly good, plastic parts everywhere. . wait, because there will be construction here again.
    A poet once said that ideas and thoughts are free. . .
    Bye for now!
    Your Michel-Claude

    Addition 19.01.2023 ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿค”
    While I am working on the cutter, I need the gluing and paint drying times for the gathering and drawing of the individual parts needed here.
    Greets M-Cl

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    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hey Hermank,
    it's not a problem, it's an observation
    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Have a nice day!!
    Bb Michel-C.
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    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช hermank ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Michel C ร  good Morning
    I do Not See your Problemโ€ฆ..
    You are still ร  Young men whatever the Number of boats you want to give an overhaul! You have the years on your side. Donโ€˜t Male it bigger as it is. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
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    1 day ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hoppla,
    How cool is my wife's work? I have received strong competition.
    If she carries on like this, I'm going to run out of time with the Bull . . . But we're retired and have other hobbies that need looking after.

    Swissgerman AHV = Agenda hรผere voll >>> Agenda crazy full
    (In English: AHV = Old-age and survivors' provision)

    Nice day all, Michel-C.
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    7 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hammer!
    My wife has finished her first part . . I have already provided her with more work! ๐Ÿซขโ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜
    Guys, I'm happy! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Michel-C
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    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi Hermank,
    It will be easy with the hull!
    Black is the colour used at the time because they were last painted with a mixture of paint and tar.
    But I will paint it with matt black and a light clear coat. It must not shine, this is important.
    Sunny Greetings
    Michel-C
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    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช hermank ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Michel C bonjour, good afternoon
    I must day thรฉ Swiss are funy people doping 2 steps forward and then one backwards So it Will take quite some time before you arrive at your destination๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
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    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Well, dear hobbyists,

    Before I work on the outer hull of the fuselage, I use an intermediate stop to prepare and adjust details. As I said, two steps forward one step back! So avoid and find old mistakes . .
    Best regards from a hobbyist
    Michel-C
    Ps: Lots of small defects, fortunately we don't have any guests at the moment. . .๐Ÿฅน
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    16 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    News!
    May I introduce: My wife's first collaboration on details of the Mississippi steamer, her bench seat company!
    What luck . . .
    Michel-C.
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    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello, here I am again
    Here are more parts for the drive unit. I have integrated my own ideas so that I can carry out repairs at any time. (which I hope not)
    These are held in place with small screwed angle profiles. I wonder what the model designers were thinking . . . ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”
    But that's the beauty of modelling, you can build what you want, make changes and improvements yourself!
    I loosened the twist on the fuselage by wetting it with water and clamping it in the opposite direction. But now I'm waiting to release the tensioners until it's 100% dry.
    See you again soon. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
    Michel-C.
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    22 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Good evening everyone,
    So, more parts are slowly coming out of my laser cutter. Here are the first pieces . . The drive unit for the rear bucket wheel . .
    Waiting for the others . . .
    I cut 2 discs for the spur gears to secure the guidance of both. Let's see if it works.
    Greetings Michel-C.
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    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Guten Morgen, Good morning to you Mike, ahahahahah!

    No, I'm not an expert, in fact I'm asking you a favor, if you can.
    While you carry out this procedure, post lots of photos because I'm curious to understand how you do it and learn, because it can always be useful to me.

    You know how to create from scratch but also how to restore.
    I have never restored models (sooner or later perhaps I will) but, as I have already written, restoring models in my opinion is more difficult than making them from scratch.
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    27 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Buongiorno Alessandro,
    You have guessed my approach! Can you read my mind?
    It's getting a bit scary with you . . .๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
    Wie read each other, ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘
    Michel-C.
    PS: If you have any more experience, I'll accept all these suggestions with a kiss on the hand! ๐Ÿ™ƒ
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    28 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Hello Mike.

    What if you put the resin when the model is still in forced torsion and then release it only after the resin is completely solidified?
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    28 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello everyone,
    While working on the hull I noticed that it had a slight twist in the length. ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ
    So I soaked it completely, then clamped it to my workbench with some underlay on the opposite side of the twist.
    Now I'll let it dry completely and see if it was worth it. .
    Then I will treat it inside and out with 2 component resin.
    Patience brings success . . ๐Ÿ˜‰
    See you again son, Michel-C.
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    But of course Mike. The hull is the most important part.

    The first thing for an RC model is not to sink, then we think about the rest, Ahahahahah.
    Maybe a nice resin could solve all the problems?

    In addition, the model does not get along with haste. Maybe I have a little exaggerated with the long times, let's say bubbrics.

    "Somehow I'm a bit of a perfectist, which in Swiss German is Called" Tรผpflischisser ".!" I consider this aspect a quality in the modeling sector. However, everyone has its own peculiarities.
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Ciao Alessandro, Hello to all,
    Alessandro, unfortunately I have to put you off for a moment. I have to devote all my time to the hull, as it has a few weak points that I need to repair first. Otherwise it would sink at the first water baptism.
    As already mentioned, the predecessor actually wanted to finish an exhibition piece, but then he decided to remodel it as an RC model.
    So I discovered small cracks everywhere.
    Somehow I'm a bit of a perfectionist, which in Swiss German is called "Tรผpflischisser". !
    I'd rather let a few attempts at wood disappear into my fireplace than cause a bunch of problems. Hence my many changes as you can see here.

    I'll get back to you later . . .
    Michel-C.

    Ps: The top also has small imperfections. . But this will stay up there, unless I have to wait for the hull to dry. Then it could be . . ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    The interest grows more and more Mike. If it rains and the weather continues to be bad, there will be a small autonomous model factory in Switzerland.
    You do everything yourself, you only buy the electrical elements. Excellent.

    When you complete all the wiring (batteries, motor, servos, smoke generators, receiver etc. etc.) can you take more photos please?
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello all,
    Today, on this rainy and windy day, when everyone prefers to stay at home, I started the laser cutter again.
    Wait for the hull to dry in the cellar. But until then, let's put together the interior work. . . Here are a few pictures . .
    Ciao Michel-C.
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Aloe your model ship mates!
    Has anyone already retrofitted a centre guide keel and 2 side ones to an existing boat?
    Is gluing sufficient or should they still be nailed?
    Until now I had glued them, but with a length of 140cm (55.11inch) I'm not sure if this will hold. . .
    Does anyone have any tips, would send the helper a picture of a beer . .๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ
    Unfortunately, we haven't got as far as the Starship Enterprise yet: Scotty beam a beer down here! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
    Thanks, Michel-C.
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Ciao Alessandro!
    Thank you for your praise.
    I use the pumps instead of a shipยดs bow rudder. It also looks more natural when casting off from the jetty. There are two pumps for left and right.
    The purpose is to suck in water on one side and expel it on the other.
    Since these pumps only work in one direction, I have to have two.
    It is electrically regulated so that not both can be activated.
    I have finished for today, we were hiking and I am a bit tilt !
    We โ€žreadโ€œ each other again soon, ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
    Michel-Cl.

    Ps: I received a ruler from a club member this evening, cm on one side and inches on the other! Awesome! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Ciao Mike.

    I forgot to compliment you on all the work.

    You are very good.

    I was also very admired by the laser cutting and the plastic pieces (abs or pla I don't know).

    I want to reread calmly because I can't translate well for you.

    Sorry, maybe I understand, the pumps are for propulsion?
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น AlessandroSPQR ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Ciao Mike.

    Your work intrigues me a lot.
    I'm glad you started.

    Did you write that the hoses are attached to the pump? Which pump?

    Are the hoses from the cooling system?
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello all!
    again a low blow, since the assembly according to plan kpl anders gestaltet. Ok, I thought to myself . . then start the attempt on one side. Somehow I must be able to seal the 2 lines each. In any case, I will get this tight!
    As you can see, I have learned not to accept any more boats, because everyone builds them in his own way.
    Have now enjoyed my coffee during this report, now go on!
    Also the pipes for the pumps are bent and if everything works out there will be a laser cutter evening tomorrow. Then it will really progress, unless I find a problem more . . . . with such barge bodies is normal . .
    Attached are a few photos . . . I would love to be a woodworm and could optimize the openings! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
    Bb, Michel-Cl.
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    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello together!
    I wanted to install two small pumps instead of a transverse thruster and found out that the assembly does not correspond to the plans.
    Well, one more construction site. . We will continue this evening. . ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š
    Bb Michel-C.
    Ps: I have to cut the deck left and right for sealing
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    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello !
    The first replacement details are rolling in. . Crafting time has arrived!
    Hopefully it will rain for a few more days . . .๐Ÿซข๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿคฃ
    Greetings Michel-C

    Ps: The pre-assembly, so to speak, where the small improvements are made. As already mentioned, one thing at a time
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    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Dear Trev,
    Thanks for you tip. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Experience of others is always valuable.
    A happy hobbyist, Michel-C
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    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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    Hi Mike,
    Oxalic Acid should bleach the wood, to give it that look.
    try it on a scrap first.
    Trev
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    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello model boat builder!
    The mountain peaks are now covered with snow, a sign that I can now continue working!
    I have already split the wood for the fireplace and cleaned my workshop.
    I am ready to start. The new trays for the steamers are ready and all the electrical stuff is prepared.
    A mess? Have everything under control? Under the motto:
    One grip and the searching starts!!!
    Greets Michel-C
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    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello Everyone,
    Unfortunately, after making some improvements, I had to redo the whole interior design. I'm only making slow progress, as we also like to be on the road.
    Here is the new interior design. . Still some parts to laser, then it should work.
    Greetings from a landlubber
    Michel-Cl
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Friends,
    I need your help! ๐Ÿ’”
    How can I create light wood like the previous shade with a varnish?
    Does anyone have a tip for me?
    First picture : Plate made with the laser cutter
    Second picture : Old sample board of the broken back wall.
    Any input is valuable! Thanks in advance! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
    Yours Michel-Cl. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

    Ps: I know that the former still needs to be polished ๐Ÿคฃ (german: anschleiffen)
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง flaxbybuck ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Transformational work Mike. Exceptional !๐Ÿ˜‰
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello together!
    Unfortunately, I have now decided to remove all the internal elements for good . .
    Had to be really careful with the hull, as a wrong handling would have torn a hole in it.
    I did it, fortunately .
    Now to assemble all the fuselage reinforcements, rudders, drive etc. raw before fitting and gluing the drive bearing ribs.
    Small-scale work, which is very time-consuming in addition to the other things and brings some surprises with it. Everybody makes a little mistake in thinking sometimes, but you can prevent it that way. Let's see where I "made a mistake".
    And in this weather you should also enjoy other things besides handicrafts. . My wife also has her wishes! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿคฃ
    See you again soon, your Michel-Cl.

    Ps: first photo before the "interventionโ€ž ๐Ÿ™ˆ
    Various details, the new rudders made from 2 parts and waterproofed with several 2 K layers etc etc
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ River Rat ( Commander)
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    Looks really good MC, I look forward to your progress. Keep up the great work
    RR
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Thank you Hermank,
    But everyone tinkers and works what they can. I myself have my wife and children, including grandchildren, who critically examine my work. With their sometimes crazy ideas, I always come up with something. If I didn't have the tips of my club colleagues and those on this homepage, I wouldn't see the forest for the trees!
    I would like to thank you all for your tips and ideas.
    Your Michel Cl.
    Landlubber from Switzerland
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช hermank ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Michel C
    You are not only an exceptional modelboatbuilder but also an IT wizzard. I take my hat off for you
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    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello dear model makers . .
    The more I work on this wreck, the more problems arise. Unfortunately, the hobbyist at the time was not a friend of details and it was unfortunately, after my enquiries, not assembled with love. Well, I'm not complaining, just noting that here, too, different modellers are sure to have the same opinion.
    Have to go back 10 steps and rework the whole thing again, improve etc etc.
    I will get back to you with photos
    Greetings
    Michel-Cl.
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello Herman,
    Thank you for your encouragement! Of course I will continue to show pictures, but besides crafting I have another important "crafting object": my wife .... ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
    One thing at a time, right?
    See you soon
    Michel-Cl.
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช hermank ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Michel-cl
    it will be nice to sail this model at the lake constance or neuchatel or geneva that would be in perfect harmony with the real ships sailing.
    enjoy building this beautyfull modell
    keep on posting pictures please
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello everyone,
    Now it continues, with looking for ideas, organising, drawing, so that my buddy can make this for me with his big laser cutter.
    I will install the drive unit bolted together as a whole unit. Why? If there is a problem, 6x M4 screws are loosened and the whole machinery including the paddle wheel can be removed. Again another challenge.
    I have separated the upper removable part and because of the Denes steam units I will mount them permanently. This way there will be no tangled ropes when preparing for the trip.
    Needs a little time now.
    I am still waiting for my little laser cutter! ๐Ÿ˜ก . . Where are you . . . ?
    A Hello Fromm the CH,
    Michel-Cl.
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช hermank ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Very Nice Looking Model Mike!!
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello all
    Unfortunately, some things go wrong today, parts and hull are worse off than expected . . .
    Someone sent me a cool saying:
    the one waits for the time to change, the other grabs it and acts! Who I am there is clear, right?
    Good craft time everyone,
    greetings Michel-Cl.

    PS: Captain Haddock is desperate, I am not! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello hobbyists!
    Once again a defeat, various parts rotten ... But we are all stalwarts! I won't let it get me down! Don't worry, it will soon look different.
    Yours Michel-Cl.

    Ps: You can see in picture 3 the water steamer from the manufacturer Denes Design. Space I have enough for two
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    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Well my dear hobbyists,
    my model in the basement looked like this, only about and not exactly like this.
    So damp and planted my craft room is not! ๐Ÿ™ˆ
    Now the lower part is in my office and it is measured , drawn , ideas sought . . .from time to time I have to open the window to air my smoking brain . . .
    Work work work, see you later
    your Michel-Cl
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    10 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello folks,
    Start tonight, gather goods, arrange plans and copy. A lot of preparation for a clear process. . .
    Here is the first hurdle: The rear wheel.
    Enclosed are a few impressions of my start.
    The aluminium blade plates are not 100% correct, even with laser-cut parts you have to add something to the measurement, but even this is often not enough. In addition, I am still waiting for my laser plotter / cutter. It just doesn't want to come to me ...
    Wait and see.
    Hobbyist greetings
    Michel-Cl.
    PS: The 2nd photo is a pattern with a real rivet. This is how it should look in the end
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 5. Old Stern wheel steamer
    10 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello Hello!
    The fishing boat Aline is ready and waiting to be launched.

    Now the time has come! Starting next week, this will be my building site for a few months. Now it's time to collect photos, repaint the hull, study plans etc. etc.
    Soon comments will appear here on this port dock.
    If anyone has any experience tips for this model, please write to me. Thanks in advance!
    Greetings from central Switzerland without snow (crap!)
    Michel-Cl.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Mike Stoney ( Lieutenant)
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    Hello Peejay!
    Thank you very much for your tips. I already have contact with the webmaster who will help me!
    Wait and see what tips come in! Thanks again.
    Best regards
    Michel-Claude
    PS: In your link I found a lot of good photos that really help me. It doesn't always have to be 1: 1, a little imagination and your own ideas are simply part of it.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Old Stern wheel steamer
    2 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Peejay ( Warrant Officer)
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    Do a search on John Fryant Steamboat plans. The Chaperone was available through his Paddlewheels and Props catalog.



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